2011 Lexus CT 200h review By Kelsey Mays

Americans love hybrid hatchbacks, but mostly for the hybrid part; overall, we're still lukewarm on traditional hatchbacks. Lexus added a third ingredient — budget luxury — to create the CT 200h. With a starting price just over $29,000, it's the least expensive Lexus in nearly two decades, and it shows.

The 2011 CT 200h feels at times like a cut-rate Lexus, but its combination of fuel efficiency and handling should win the brand some much-needed younger buyers.

The front-wheel-drive CT's styling is the closest yet to Lexus' LF-Gh concept, and it comes in base and Premium trims, which you can compare here. We evaluated a CT 200h Premium.

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Coat hooks
Pull out the hooks to hang coats or other soft items. CAUTION: Items that must not be hung on the hook Do not hang a coat hanger or other hard or sharp object on the hook. If the SRS curtain shi ...

Automatic Transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions. Shifting the shift lever While the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, depress the brake pedal and move the shift ...

Cruise control
Use cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the accelerator pedal. 1. Indicator. 2. Display. 3. Cruise control switch. Setting the vehicle speed Press the “ON-OFF” button ...